run_masscan_top_ports · Hacking Buddy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_masscan_top_ports does on Hacking Buddy MCP

AI agents invoke run_masscan_top_ports to trigger actions in Hacking Buddy MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_masscan_top_ports needs a policy

This tool triggers active network reconnaissance operations (port scanning via masscan) which are code/command execution in nature. While not destructive or financial, the execution of network scans can have broad impact: network traffic generation, potential service disruption, security alerts, and reconnaissance of infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'run_masscan_top_ports' and description states 'Running masscan top-port scan' — masscan is a network scanning tool that actively probes network ports.

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Verdict

run_masscan_top_ports Rate-limited

run_masscan_top_ports stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_masscan_top_ports": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_masscan_top_ports_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Hacking Buddy MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about run_masscan_top_ports

What does the run_masscan_top_ports tool do? +

Running masscan top-port scan given a top-ports integer of ip range. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hacking Buddy MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_masscan_top_ports? +

Register the Hacking Buddy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_masscan_top_ports: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hacking Buddy MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_masscan_top_ports? +

run_masscan_top_ports is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_masscan_top_ports? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_masscan_top_ports rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block run_masscan_top_ports completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for run_masscan_top_ports. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides run_masscan_top_ports? +

run_masscan_top_ports is provided by the Hacking Buddy MCP server (manuelberrueta/hacking-buddy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.